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bristle bent
Scientific Name: Agrostis curtisii
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Agrostis curtisii (Bristle Bent)
Agrostis curtisii, commonly known as Bristle Bent, is a species of grass belonging to the Poaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Bristle Bent grows to about 60cm high.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Agrostis curtisii
- Authority: Kergulen
- Common Name: Bristle Bent
- Family: Poaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Agrostis setacea is listed as a synonym in some sources.
- Symbol: AGCU4
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the UK.
- Typically found on dry heathland.
- Also found in Cornwall on (Ulex gallii)/bristle bent (Agrostis curtisii) heathland and Goonhilly Down.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Bristle Bent flowers in the UK from June until July.
- It can grow to about 60cm high.
- Forms dense tussocks.
- Described as being very springy.
Ecological Role
- Food source for certain moths, including the Grayling (Hipparchia semele).
- Grazed upon by sheep.
Associations
- Associated with dry heath habitats.
- Part of the National Vegetation Classification (NVC) community U3 Agrostis curtisii grassland.
- Can be found alongside Western gorse Ulex europeaus
- Main foodplant alongside Sheep’s-fescue (Festuca ovina), Red Fescue (F. rubra), and Early Hair-grass (Aira praecox).
Quirky Facts
- The text mentions that Bristle Bent grass is springy and "nice to walk on".
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Agrostis curtisii.
- APHOTOFLORA provides photographic stock of Agrostis curtisii.
- Flora of NW Europe covers over 3500 wild and introduced plants and features a quiz to test y knowledge!